Kassie the kookaburra sits high in his tree with his good friend Charlie the cockatoo. Together they enjoy watching over Anthony, Shae and Lea, playing in the garden below. Watch Anthony, so clever on his skateboard and bike. Discover the fun that Shae and Lea have playing games in their playhouse. What adventures those children enjoy under the beautiful Australian sun, surrounded by the beauty of Gum trees and tree ferns! How does laughter and screeching protect them from the slithering brown snake? Read on to discover the beauty of friendship and laughter between two feathered friends and three Aussie kids!
This delightful book tells the story of two dogs, Henry and Penny, who live in Australia with their family, the Murphys—Mum, Dad, and three kids. They love their family so much and are very happy. Then, one day the family starts packing everything into boxes and loading the boxes up into a large steel box in the driveway. Very soon, the house is empty and a jolly man then arrives in a van. With Mum and Dad’s help, he puts Henry and Penny into two large crates that say Live Animal on the side. Although the dogs are both nervous and afraid, the cheerful man helps them stay calm. He takes them to the airport, where they are loaded onto a plane, and the man tells them to enjoy their new life in America, which is a big surprise to the dogs. Once they are on the plane, a friendly lady gives them some water and then covers their crates with a warm blanket. Henry and Penny settle down to sleep and get ready for this unexpected adventure. Young readers will enjoy this engaging and interesting tale of an international move from the perspective of these two very special dogs.
Join Henry and Penny as they fly to the USA! What is this large metal bird wonders Henry who is a handsome white poodle. Though he tells Penny not to worry he does wonder about their family. What I would do for a cuddle with Little Lea, he thinks. Where are the kids, where are Mum and Dad? Watch how the kind lady places the crates close together so their fur can touch. See how Penny snuggles against the side and tries to be brave. Hear the roar of the engine and feel the flip-flop of their tummy’s as the large metal bird rolls to a stop. Meet their new friends at Carnegie Castle where there are so many fun things to do. A Swimming pool, toys, tunnels, great bones and a very soft bed make their stay a lot of fun. See how sweet Penny gets a ribbon in her hair and how poor Henry deals with getting his hair dried. Travel with these two best friends who meet so many kind and cheerful people on their journey to the USA.
Henry and Penny have now completed their journey from Australia to the Midwest and it is time to see them experience snow for the first time. Watch how Henry reacts to wearing shoes for the snow and how quickly he can flick one off! See the hilarious reaction of these two best friends wearing pink and blue dog shoes and how stiffly they stand, unable to move.
Join the family as they go sledding with Henry & Penny. “How do we stop?” wonders Henry as they zoom down the hill. With his ears blowing back and Penny smiling in the next sled, they speed down the hill again and again. Snuggle with the family as they sip apple cider and listen to the crackling fire.
Feel the love this family shares for their two beloved dogs as they experience all the wonderful adventures this long journey has provided. They travelled from their home under the bright Australian sun and beautiful gumtrees to the majestic and warm colors of fall in the Midwest. A short time later, they experienced their first winter- a white and fluffy wonderland.
